Robert Pieper
Responsive Advisors
Languages
- English
Country
United StatesReviews
What students say about Robert
Dec 17, 2022
Very comprehensive
Very comprehensive, I love the fact that we had continuous assignments and worked together in a group .
Dec 8, 2022
The class was fun
The class was fun. I was nervous of the 8hr duration, but the instructor was able to keep things lively and engaging.
Dec 2, 2022
Excellent class
Excellent class, very interactive.
Jul 21, 2022
Robert's class was very informative…
Robert's class was very informative with clear knowledge imparted on all the topics. The various discussions, exercises done solidified my scrum concepts and cleared air on several questions I had.
The class was well structured and conducted. Robert is on-time and meticulous.
Highly recommend this training for aspiring and experienced POs.
Jun 22, 2022
Excellent Class
Excellent Class. Interactive and good information.
Jun 22, 2022
Great introduction course covering a…
Great introduction course covering a broad area. Robb did a great job of interaction and allowing the appropriate questions. Lots of information to cover and Robb did a fantastic job.
Only improvement would be (as discussed with Robb) to reduce the principles covered on Day 1 down to 1/2 day and extend the actual execution from 1 day to 1 1/5 days.
Jan 28, 2022
Great Class
This was a great class for a first-time exposure to formal training on Scrum. Robb is an engaging and entertaining presenter with examples and stories. You can tell he has real-world experience and context to supplement the slides.
Dec 14, 2021
Great class with an excellent structure…
This is a great class with an excellent structure. I would recommend it to anyone interested in learning about being a Professional Scrum Master.
Nov 25, 2021
Epic class
Epic class. Robb brings multiple disciplines together into a crazy pot of Scrum synergism. I want to take this class again and again because, even though I've been a scrum master for 2 years, he exposed me to new ideas and rigid thinking that I didn't know I had. I will be a better scrum master.
I took the PSM1 test a day after the class finished and got a 95%. My colleague in the same class got a 94%...and he took it the same evening class finished. But I want to restate that this is so much more than a test prep class. It's subtly powerful magic and Robb is an adept and pragmatic teacher.
Nov 24, 2021
Loved it!!
Loved it!!! Brought more understanding of the scrum world and different components!!
Sep 26, 2021
this was an excellent class
this was an excellent class. The interactive portion helped a lot.
Sep 11, 2021
Intense Training, but much recommend!!!
It was a very insightful ! Training helped me better understand The Scrum Guide and how to apply it. Instructor was very knowledgeable and explained in detailed on the section of The Scrum Guide in a way that definitely help me very much.
Jul 20, 2021
Good
Really well explained
Jul 10, 2021
Very glad to have taken the course.
Well organized and fostered a learning environment. Highly recommend!
Jul 9, 2021
PSM I - training
The class was very informative and enjoyable. Very good exercises and use cases.
Jun 11, 2021
Great Training
Very interactive
Informative
Good information on Scrum guide
May 6, 2021
Very informative and content rich
I've been working on agile teams since the early 2000s - this class was very well presented and made me understand how Scrum has changed.
Feb 22, 2021
Most engaging virtual class ever!
I thoroughly enjoyed learning about SCRUM from Robb. His teaching style is very engaging and thought provoking. I attended the class virtually and the frequent break-out sessions and activities really helped to solidify my understanding of SCRUM. A great class, I will recommend it to the rest of my colleagues.
Feb 17, 2021
Remember the "cool" teacher you had in…
Remember the "cool" teacher you had in high school? The one where it was so much fun to be in his class that you actually learned stuff because of how fun the class was? That is what you will get with Robb!
Robb is an amazing and very charismatic trainer. Highly recommended.
He will also take extra time to answer any questions you might have.
Feb 16, 2021
Good training
Very interactive
Jan 21, 2021
Robb did a great job on keeping the…
Robb did a great job on keeping the training engaging and relevant.
Jan 12, 2021
Engaging, Personable, Thorough
Robert was engaging and very personal during this class. I enjoyed the exercises in which we were provided with opportunities to learn how to think like a Scrum Master and overall be a better leader. I loved that the class was small and allowed me to meet other people from different backgrounds who were also got interested in Scrum. His follow up resources were rigorous and thorough and generous! Thank you so much Robert, and I look forward to continuing maintaining the connection via meet-ups and events wherever possible!
Dec 8, 2020
Lots of fun and very educational
Lots of fun and very educational. I had walked in with a lot of misconceptions from agile coaches, and it was good to be brought back to center. The interaction was good as well.
Nov 9, 2020
The whole course experience was…
The whole course experience was incredible. Between the personalized pre-checks to ensure the course would go smoothly to the content of the course, to the engaging and open atmosphere that was fostered by Robert, it was fantastic. I think the virtual experience of it all also helped elevate the experience, since we were able to more easily interact with so many different peers via the breakrooms throughout the two days.
Sep 25, 2020
Excellent PSPO class
Excellent PSPO class! Rob is a very engaging and knowledgeable instructor. The class was interactive. The small group exercises were thought-provoking and relevant. I was well prepared for the PSPO I assessment.
Sep 18, 2020
Great class - I can recommend to others
Great class; good real world instruction with a clear ability to connect Scrum Foundations to the purpose and defined outcomes. I would recommend to others!
Aug 24, 2020
Great Class
Great Class
This class was truly beneficial in my desire to gain more understanding of the requirements of a Scrum Master. I would attend classes by these instructors again.
Aug 17, 2020
Lots of Fun, Great Learning, Highly Recommend
Really loved the class. Learned a lot and how Scrum will work and why it possibly wont work for my team. Great group of people with lots of different perspectives which is always fun. Some of the learning was a little rushed especially on the last day. Would have loved to have spent more time really drilling into some of the concepts more. Overall, highly recommend.
Aug 17, 2020
Verry good class.
It was a very good class. Really liked the instructors. A lot of content for 2 days. In a non-covid environment I think the length of the class is fine, since the members can have further discussions during breaks/after class. Since I was familiar with the concepts, the class length was fine. However, it may have been difficult had I not had prior knowledge. Overall though, I would recommend this class and the instructors.
Aug 5, 2020
Relevant and engaging
Relevant and engaging, even though we were all remote. Robb knows the space and breaks it down in a way that makes it easily relatable and useful.
Mar 27, 2020
Handled his first remote session very…
Handled his first remote session very well considering it had never been done before.
Mar 9, 2020
PSM Training - My formal exposure to Scrum
As someone who was relatively green to Scrum prior to attendance. I must say the class was informative and Robert Pieper is a great instructor.
Jan 8, 2020
Highly Recommended Course
Both instructors/trainers were very knowledgeable. They knew how to make the class interesting and informative at the same time. I would highly suggest this class if you’re just starting out with Scrum or even if you have experience with it. It could be a great refresher course if it’s the latter.
Dec 11, 2019
Product Owner Class Success
Instructor Robert was great at helping the class with our concerns and explaining the Product Owner knowledge. Highly recommend Responsive Advisors as a supporting network for PO success!
Nov 21, 2019
Great class!
Robert is a great facilitator. I really enjoyed the class and learn some new things I can immediately apply in my project work.
Oct 16, 2019
Awesome class
Awesome class! The instructor was very knowledgeable, competent, and honest. I am very much looking forward to getting the PSM II.
Oct 14, 2019
Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing.
Definitely taking all future classes with Robert Pieper. He addressed everything with impeccable detail and is a patient and fun teacher. 10/10.
Sep 30, 2019
The presenter was great
The presenter was great, and very good at answering questions.
Sep 11, 2019
PSM1 Review
This course is excellent for both new Scrum Masters and those with experience. It offers and in-depth review of the Scrum Guide with practical applications and group exercises to reinforce the concepts. The small number of participants is excellent for sharing personal stories and ensuring everyone has a chance to participate. Rob Pieper (instructor) is well-versed in his knowledge and experience with Scrum and provided plenty of his own experiences. He encouraged participation and kept the group engaged. Overall this was an excellent course.
Sep 6, 2019
I (a SM) attended with my PO and we both learned a lot about the product side of things
My class had a lot of questions and was very interactive, which meant we had to gloss over some of the less important information, which I still would have like to discussed in more detail. The time-box for the class was rigidly adhered to and I felt we weren't able to cover as much as I would have liked to have covered. But it was helpful to dive deeper and get burning questions finally answered.
Jul 17, 2019
Excellent training with Robert
Excellent training with Robert. A lot of misunderstanding about the scrum framework was discussed and corrected. I am looking forward to getting more certifications from the Response Advisors.
Jun 14, 2019
Great course
Great course. Very applicable and knowledgeable course instructor
Mar 26, 2019
Chicago 2019 Polar Vortex Class
I would recommend this Professional Scrum Master course to anyone. Robert Pieper is a very capable instructor who is able to simplify Scrum theory by blending course content with personal work experience. His teaching style is collaborative and visual. You can tell he is passionate about the framework and is more than willing to answer every question his students have. Not to mention, he still held our class despite Chicago's 2019 polar vortex, with record low temps, those same days. Take the course, you won't regret it!
Feb 27, 2019
Highly Recommend even if you scrum currently
I've been using the scrum framework with my team for the past three years but I learn a lot of ways to improve and be more agile during our development sprints. Robert's class was great and engaging and I'd recommend attending.
Feb 15, 2019
Excellent
Very informative. Knowledgeable trainer. Small class size and face-to-face training. Excellent at pointing out misconceptions and making SCRUM real.
Jan 28, 2019
Solidified scrum understanding
Course was great for diving deeper into concepts I had skimmed. I enjoyed the instruction and flow of the trainings.
About Robert
Well, hello!
Thanks for checking out my profile! I’m Robb Pieper, a licensed Professional Scrum Trainer partnered with Scrum.org and founder of Responsive Advisors. We're a Chicago-based consulting firm specializing in agile transformations.
I’d love for you to get to know me a bit, so please read on.
I’d like to tell you a little bit about myself, my history, and how I became a Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer.
It all started when I was 13 years old and I got a commodore 64C for Christmas. I started learning to program the computer because I was trying to learn how video games were made. I didn’t get very far making video games, but it kicked off a lifelong passion for technology and digital arts.
Fast forward a decade and I found myself back to learning to program computers again after using computers to make electronic music. Then I went to school for electrical engineering and found a job as a robot and vision systems programmer for factory applications. It was cool stuff to work on!
After eight years as a professional software developer and finishing up a master’s in business administration, I was looking for a new challenge outside of building tech. So, I went to a Scrum class, and it changed my world! I found my passion in becoming a change agent for organizational agility. I decided to leave the programming world and joined a consulting firm as an agile consultant and trainer. In the process, I got a license to teach professional Scrum classes through Scrum.org. I grew up in music and always loved being on stage and I quickly discovered that I loved training classes for the same reason. Being a trainer was almost the same as being on stage with a band, just without the guitar.
While working for that consulting firm I saw all the ways that our practice was run differently than I would’ve liked. Ultimately, I decided to leave that company and start my own firm. The idea was that my new company would be born agile, not just something we added on as a side hustle. Everything about the company was meant to be lean, fast, and highly agile, just like i planned to teach my clients to do. We were to practice what we preach. I wanted us to be agile business advisors focused on creating superior business results by way of Scrum and other agile business techniques. Thus, the name “Responsive Advisors”.
Picking a trainer can be hard. Not only does a trainer need to know their stuff, but they also need to be interesting if you're going to stay away for a few days of training. If you’d like to see what I am like as a trainer, take a look at this video i made about troubleshooting broken Scrum implementations. And yes, I’m a bit of a class clown who became the teacher, so I hope you can appreciate my sense of humor! :)
At Responsive Advisors, our goal is to provide our clients with a holistic approach to business agility. We partner with our clients to help create a sustainable culture that is tuned to create fast, nimble and resilient organizations that can respond quickly to changing conditions.
Learn more about us here:
- Responsive Advisors Agile and Scrum Courses
- View Our Upcoming Classes in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City
- Join Our People Side of Software Meetup in Chicago
- Responsive Advisors Blog
- Our YouTube Channel
We've worked with all kinds of companies big and small. Here's some of them
Again, thanks for visiting. I hope to hear from you soon!
-Robb
What students say about Robert
Dec 17, 2022
Very comprehensive
Very comprehensive, I love the fact that we had continuous assignments and worked together in a group .
Dec 8, 2022
The class was fun
The class was fun. I was nervous of the 8hr duration, but the instructor was able to keep things lively and engaging.
Dec 2, 2022
Excellent class
Excellent class, very interactive.
Jul 21, 2022
Robert's class was very informative…
Robert's class was very informative with clear knowledge imparted on all the topics. The various discussions, exercises done solidified my scrum concepts and cleared air on several questions I had.
The class was well structured and conducted. Robert is on-time and meticulous.
Highly recommend this training for aspiring and experienced POs.
Jun 22, 2022
Excellent Class
Excellent Class. Interactive and good information.
Jun 22, 2022
Great introduction course covering a…
Great introduction course covering a broad area. Robb did a great job of interaction and allowing the appropriate questions. Lots of information to cover and Robb did a fantastic job.
Only improvement would be (as discussed with Robb) to reduce the principles covered on Day 1 down to 1/2 day and extend the actual execution from 1 day to 1 1/5 days.
Jan 28, 2022
Great Class
This was a great class for a first-time exposure to formal training on Scrum. Robb is an engaging and entertaining presenter with examples and stories. You can tell he has real-world experience and context to supplement the slides.
Dec 14, 2021
Great class with an excellent structure…
This is a great class with an excellent structure. I would recommend it to anyone interested in learning about being a Professional Scrum Master.
Nov 25, 2021
Epic class
Epic class. Robb brings multiple disciplines together into a crazy pot of Scrum synergism. I want to take this class again and again because, even though I've been a scrum master for 2 years, he exposed me to new ideas and rigid thinking that I didn't know I had. I will be a better scrum master.
I took the PSM1 test a day after the class finished and got a 95%. My colleague in the same class got a 94%...and he took it the same evening class finished. But I want to restate that this is so much more than a test prep class. It's subtly powerful magic and Robb is an adept and pragmatic teacher.
Nov 24, 2021
Loved it!!
Loved it!!! Brought more understanding of the scrum world and different components!!
Sep 26, 2021
this was an excellent class
this was an excellent class. The interactive portion helped a lot.
Sep 11, 2021
Intense Training, but much recommend!!!
It was a very insightful ! Training helped me better understand The Scrum Guide and how to apply it. Instructor was very knowledgeable and explained in detailed on the section of The Scrum Guide in a way that definitely help me very much.
Jul 20, 2021
Good
Really well explained
Jul 10, 2021
Very glad to have taken the course.
Well organized and fostered a learning environment. Highly recommend!
Jul 9, 2021
PSM I - training
The class was very informative and enjoyable. Very good exercises and use cases.
Jun 11, 2021
Great Training
Very interactive
Informative
Good information on Scrum guide
May 6, 2021
Very informative and content rich
I've been working on agile teams since the early 2000s - this class was very well presented and made me understand how Scrum has changed.
Feb 22, 2021
Most engaging virtual class ever!
I thoroughly enjoyed learning about SCRUM from Robb. His teaching style is very engaging and thought provoking. I attended the class virtually and the frequent break-out sessions and activities really helped to solidify my understanding of SCRUM. A great class, I will recommend it to the rest of my colleagues.
Feb 17, 2021
Remember the "cool" teacher you had in…
Remember the "cool" teacher you had in high school? The one where it was so much fun to be in his class that you actually learned stuff because of how fun the class was? That is what you will get with Robb!
Robb is an amazing and very charismatic trainer. Highly recommended.
He will also take extra time to answer any questions you might have.
Feb 16, 2021
Good training
Very interactive
Jan 21, 2021
Robb did a great job on keeping the…
Robb did a great job on keeping the training engaging and relevant.
Jan 12, 2021
Engaging, Personable, Thorough
Robert was engaging and very personal during this class. I enjoyed the exercises in which we were provided with opportunities to learn how to think like a Scrum Master and overall be a better leader. I loved that the class was small and allowed me to meet other people from different backgrounds who were also got interested in Scrum. His follow up resources were rigorous and thorough and generous! Thank you so much Robert, and I look forward to continuing maintaining the connection via meet-ups and events wherever possible!
Dec 8, 2020
Lots of fun and very educational
Lots of fun and very educational. I had walked in with a lot of misconceptions from agile coaches, and it was good to be brought back to center. The interaction was good as well.
Nov 9, 2020
The whole course experience was…
The whole course experience was incredible. Between the personalized pre-checks to ensure the course would go smoothly to the content of the course, to the engaging and open atmosphere that was fostered by Robert, it was fantastic. I think the virtual experience of it all also helped elevate the experience, since we were able to more easily interact with so many different peers via the breakrooms throughout the two days.
Sep 25, 2020
Excellent PSPO class
Excellent PSPO class! Rob is a very engaging and knowledgeable instructor. The class was interactive. The small group exercises were thought-provoking and relevant. I was well prepared for the PSPO I assessment.
Sep 18, 2020
Great class - I can recommend to others
Great class; good real world instruction with a clear ability to connect Scrum Foundations to the purpose and defined outcomes. I would recommend to others!
Aug 24, 2020
Great Class
Great Class
This class was truly beneficial in my desire to gain more understanding of the requirements of a Scrum Master. I would attend classes by these instructors again.
Aug 17, 2020
Lots of Fun, Great Learning, Highly Recommend
Really loved the class. Learned a lot and how Scrum will work and why it possibly wont work for my team. Great group of people with lots of different perspectives which is always fun. Some of the learning was a little rushed especially on the last day. Would have loved to have spent more time really drilling into some of the concepts more. Overall, highly recommend.
Aug 17, 2020
Verry good class.
It was a very good class. Really liked the instructors. A lot of content for 2 days. In a non-covid environment I think the length of the class is fine, since the members can have further discussions during breaks/after class. Since I was familiar with the concepts, the class length was fine. However, it may have been difficult had I not had prior knowledge. Overall though, I would recommend this class and the instructors.
Aug 5, 2020
Relevant and engaging
Relevant and engaging, even though we were all remote. Robb knows the space and breaks it down in a way that makes it easily relatable and useful.
Mar 27, 2020
Handled his first remote session very…
Handled his first remote session very well considering it had never been done before.
Mar 9, 2020
PSM Training - My formal exposure to Scrum
As someone who was relatively green to Scrum prior to attendance. I must say the class was informative and Robert Pieper is a great instructor.
Jan 8, 2020
Highly Recommended Course
Both instructors/trainers were very knowledgeable. They knew how to make the class interesting and informative at the same time. I would highly suggest this class if you’re just starting out with Scrum or even if you have experience with it. It could be a great refresher course if it’s the latter.
Dec 11, 2019
Product Owner Class Success
Instructor Robert was great at helping the class with our concerns and explaining the Product Owner knowledge. Highly recommend Responsive Advisors as a supporting network for PO success!
Nov 21, 2019
Great class!
Robert is a great facilitator. I really enjoyed the class and learn some new things I can immediately apply in my project work.
Oct 16, 2019
Awesome class
Awesome class! The instructor was very knowledgeable, competent, and honest. I am very much looking forward to getting the PSM II.
Oct 14, 2019
Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing.
Definitely taking all future classes with Robert Pieper. He addressed everything with impeccable detail and is a patient and fun teacher. 10/10.
Sep 30, 2019
The presenter was great
The presenter was great, and very good at answering questions.
Sep 11, 2019
PSM1 Review
This course is excellent for both new Scrum Masters and those with experience. It offers and in-depth review of the Scrum Guide with practical applications and group exercises to reinforce the concepts. The small number of participants is excellent for sharing personal stories and ensuring everyone has a chance to participate. Rob Pieper (instructor) is well-versed in his knowledge and experience with Scrum and provided plenty of his own experiences. He encouraged participation and kept the group engaged. Overall this was an excellent course.
Sep 6, 2019
I (a SM) attended with my PO and we both learned a lot about the product side of things
My class had a lot of questions and was very interactive, which meant we had to gloss over some of the less important information, which I still would have like to discussed in more detail. The time-box for the class was rigidly adhered to and I felt we weren't able to cover as much as I would have liked to have covered. But it was helpful to dive deeper and get burning questions finally answered.
Jul 17, 2019
Excellent training with Robert
Excellent training with Robert. A lot of misunderstanding about the scrum framework was discussed and corrected. I am looking forward to getting more certifications from the Response Advisors.
Jun 14, 2019
Great course
Great course. Very applicable and knowledgeable course instructor
Mar 26, 2019
Chicago 2019 Polar Vortex Class
I would recommend this Professional Scrum Master course to anyone. Robert Pieper is a very capable instructor who is able to simplify Scrum theory by blending course content with personal work experience. His teaching style is collaborative and visual. You can tell he is passionate about the framework and is more than willing to answer every question his students have. Not to mention, he still held our class despite Chicago's 2019 polar vortex, with record low temps, those same days. Take the course, you won't regret it!
Feb 27, 2019
Highly Recommend even if you scrum currently
I've been using the scrum framework with my team for the past three years but I learn a lot of ways to improve and be more agile during our development sprints. Robert's class was great and engaging and I'd recommend attending.
Feb 15, 2019
Excellent
Very informative. Knowledgeable trainer. Small class size and face-to-face training. Excellent at pointing out misconceptions and making SCRUM real.
Jan 28, 2019
Solidified scrum understanding
Course was great for diving deeper into concepts I had skimmed. I enjoyed the instruction and flow of the trainings.
Courses taught by Robert
Applying Professional Scrum
Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Scaled Professional Scrum
Upcoming Classes by Robert
See all upcoming classes
Live Virtual
Date: Jan 30-31, 2023
Language: English
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Feb 6-7, 2023
Language: English
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles
Live Virtual
Date: Feb 13-15, 2023
Language: English
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM America/Chicago
Live Virtual
Date: Feb 16-17, 2023
Language: English
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles
Live Virtual
Date: Feb 23-24, 2023
Language: English
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Feb 27-28, 2023
Language: English
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Mar 6-7, 2023
Language: English
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles
Live Virtual
Date: Mar 13-15, 2023
Language: English
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM America/Chicago
Live Virtual
Date: Mar 16-17, 2023
Language: English
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles
Live Virtual
Date: Mar 23-24, 2023
Language: English
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles
Live Virtual
Date: Mar 27-28, 2023
Language: English
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Apr 10-12, 2023
Language: English
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM America/Chicago
Latest Blogs by Robert
See all blogsRobert's Certifications
Professional Scrum Trainer
Professional Scrum Master I
Professional Scrum Master II
Professional Scrum Master III
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
Professional Scrum Product Owner II
Professional Scrum Product Owner III
Professional Scrum Developer I
Scaled Professional Scrum
Professional Agile Leadership I
